Post by Bollywood Star Reporter on Dec 4, 2004 23:32:09 GMT
In Bollywood, says model-turned-actress Neha Dhupia, either sex sells or Shahrukh Khan. Since Khan was not in her film, Dhupia has put oodles of sex in her new film 'Julie'. 
Are you happy being labeled an 'adult' actress?
I am proud to be an adult actress. It's true that most of the films I have signed bear adult certification. I am comfortable showing skin as long as it makes men hot under the collar. In fact I think it's better to be something than nothing at all.
Since I don't want to be an non-entity in Bollywood, getting a chance to do so-called 'adult' cinema is so much better. I have no liking for scripts that dish out mindless stuff to pull in family audiences. Going by Mallika Sherawat's 'Murder' and Shahrukh Khan's 'Main Hoon Na', it remains a fact that only sex and Shahrukh sell in Bollywood today.
What made you do a film as bold in content as 'Julie'?
The reason is simple - I wanted to emerge as the film industry's new sex symbol. Yes, I am dropping clothes for success. And if my statements make conservative Indians feel faint, so be it.
You have become a controversial figure after exposing so much in 'Julie'. Are you enjoying all the attention?
I have no problems being controversial. At the time when I accepted the role in 'Julie', Mallika Sherawat was nowhere on the horizon. Today she's a household name not just in India but also abroad. She became so popular only because she's bold and dared to expose in her films. Mallika could not have made a mark otherwise. Like her, I also believe exposure is a quick way to achieve success in Bollywood. There's nothing wrong in exposing, as long as it's supported by a good script.
Will you accept more films like 'Julie' in future?
Certainly. Look, films like 'Julie' are made because audiences like steamy action. People of all ages, from all social strata love watching beautiful women in skimpy outfits on screen. So as long there's a demand, such films will continue to be made.
What about those who are against so much sex and violence in our films? How do you react to them?
They are hypocrites. If they really hate what is being shown, let them stay away from cinema halls. But they have no right to stop others from having fun.
o you consider yourself one of Bollywood's major stars?Not yet. But I shall soon become one.
Are you happy being labeled an 'adult' actress?
I am proud to be an adult actress. It's true that most of the films I have signed bear adult certification. I am comfortable showing skin as long as it makes men hot under the collar. In fact I think it's better to be something than nothing at all.
Since I don't want to be an non-entity in Bollywood, getting a chance to do so-called 'adult' cinema is so much better. I have no liking for scripts that dish out mindless stuff to pull in family audiences. Going by Mallika Sherawat's 'Murder' and Shahrukh Khan's 'Main Hoon Na', it remains a fact that only sex and Shahrukh sell in Bollywood today.
What made you do a film as bold in content as 'Julie'?
The reason is simple - I wanted to emerge as the film industry's new sex symbol. Yes, I am dropping clothes for success. And if my statements make conservative Indians feel faint, so be it.
You have become a controversial figure after exposing so much in 'Julie'. Are you enjoying all the attention?
I have no problems being controversial. At the time when I accepted the role in 'Julie', Mallika Sherawat was nowhere on the horizon. Today she's a household name not just in India but also abroad. She became so popular only because she's bold and dared to expose in her films. Mallika could not have made a mark otherwise. Like her, I also believe exposure is a quick way to achieve success in Bollywood. There's nothing wrong in exposing, as long as it's supported by a good script.
Will you accept more films like 'Julie' in future?
Certainly. Look, films like 'Julie' are made because audiences like steamy action. People of all ages, from all social strata love watching beautiful women in skimpy outfits on screen. So as long there's a demand, such films will continue to be made.
What about those who are against so much sex and violence in our films? How do you react to them?
They are hypocrites. If they really hate what is being shown, let them stay away from cinema halls. But they have no right to stop others from having fun.
o you consider yourself one of Bollywood's major stars?Not yet. But I shall soon become one.
